Recent content by MarcStanford

I tripped the last tankful at 366 miles for 54.54 litres or 12 gallons which equals 30.5mpg, but then mine has been chipped and I do tend to drive it like I've stolen it where it's safe to do so!

My last Audi was a B5 130 TDi and I am in agreement with Andy C on this one. I am fortunate to have driven both the new M3 CSL and the RS4 and IMHO the Audi wins hands down as the civilised and sedate daily driver that can morph into the Autocar B Road Bafta Rocketship that will give most...

Have recently replaced front rotors with same size Brembo discs and fitted Pagid Blues in the standard calipers. Braking is much improved with more precise modulation from speed. I also replaced the pads in the rear with uprated versions halfway toward the race spec ones up front. Might be a...

Is there a plug in module or relay that will turn the headlights on for 15 - 20 seconds when locking or unlocking the car? I presume my dads Merc is utilising the auto light sensor to activate this in the dark only. So would I be have to/be able to upgrade the light switch on my 2002 MY to the...

Sounds like just the thing I need. Good Man BUB My local Audi Centre tried to stitch me up for the cost of new rear anti-roll bar after the car had covered only 67,000 miles and was just outside 3 years on the warranty. Needless to say, I instructed them to put the old one in the boot of my...

Oh dear! I knew I shouldn't have had a big lunch and glass of wine before that seminar on communication skills Yes, sorry to disappoint everyone, I have covered a total of 80,000 miles on Ultrac tyres I have had 4 sets (I think) excluding punctures. Sorry for misleading everyone...

Thanks NecroEire, I was looking for your opinion on the performance differences rather than the cosmetic. Can you tell me what differences you have noticed in handling and what the improvements are over 17" rims? Do you do a lot of miles? If you do is the firmer ride that the 18" rims give...

They keep getting good reviews in the motoring press but they seem to get overlooked most of the time when people are considering new tyres. Anyone tried Vredestein? I have Ultrac 235/45 17s' on my A4 and they are an improvement on the Pirelli casings that were originally on it. I've covered...

Hello all, I have 2.5TDi Sport Quattro which has just benefitted from replacment Brembo front rotors and Pagid blues sittingin the original calipers. WOW what a change. Precise and progressive modulation with fantastic stopping power. I think the old girl would like some new wheels as I know...